bandy
/ˈbændɪ; `bændɪ/ v
(pt, pp bandied)
1 (idm 习语) bandy `words (with sb) (dated 旧) exchange words, etc, esp when quarrelling 吵嘴; 顶嘴
Don't bandy words with me, young man! 别跟我强嘴, 小伙子!
2 (phr v) bandy sth about (usu passive 通常用於被动语态) pass on (a rumour, information, etc), often in a thoughtless way 传播（谣言、消息等）（常为漫不经心地）
The stories being bandied about are completely false. 这些道听途说的事全属子虚.
Her name is being bandied about as the next chairperson. 到处传说她将作下届主席.
bandy / ˈbændɪ; `bændɪ/ adj (-ier, -iest) (usu derog 通常作贬义) (of the legs) curving outwards at the knees （指腿部）膝向外弯曲的.